Perched on a mountainside, Holocene offers an updated vintage mountain chalet experience with a gorgeous view of Great North Mountain and Wolf Gap. Enjoy the outdoors on the wrap-around deck or cozy up in the great room's tree-top living space with huge windows and modern appliances.
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Entire chalet
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Dryer
Parking available
Pool
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Holocene Chalet - treetop mountain views!
Holocene is an updated vintage mountain chalet perched on a mountainside boasting a gorgeous view of Great North Mountain and Wolf Gap. Enjoy the outdoors on the wrap-around deck! The great room's huge windows and deck create a tree-top living space. Access to the chalet includes 10 steps down to the front deck and entry door from the driveway. Located within the Bryce Resort community, this chalet is about 1 mile from the Resort's main lodge and ski/bike lifts, and a 1.25 mile drive to the Basye Community Store.
Please review the listing photos carefully. Drone photos show proximity to the surrounding mountainside and valley. This vintage chalet has been updated with modern appliances and amenities while preserving its rustic mountain charm. It's a perfect home for families and small groups looking for a quiet location where nature provides endless entertainment.
FEATURES & AMENITIES: The spacious great room includes a dining area and living room with a wood stove. Firewood is provided from late fall through early spring. Please note, however, that the wood stove produces significant heat! The updated kitchen has classy modern wood cabinets, a grand brick cooking alcove, stainless appliances, and mesmerizing granite countertops. The kitchen is adjacent to the great room and dining area and includes basic cookware, tableware, appliances, and a basket-style drip coffee maker (filters provided, but please bring your favorite grind). The dining area seats five at the table and another four at the kitchen island. The main floor also includes the primary bedroom with a king bed, a well-appointed renovated full bath, and access to a wrap-around deck with Solo Stove fire pit and gas grill. The spacious loft looks overlooks the great room and through the huge windows into the tree tops. The loft has two bedrooms, each with a queen beds, and a full bath. Sleeps six comfortably.
The chalet is supplied with bedding (pillows, bedspreads, blankets), fresh bed linens, one towel set per max occupants, one travel-size bar soap per max occupants, two rolls toilet paper per bathroom, two dishwasher tabs, five trash bags, one bath trash bag per bathroom, one paper towel roll, one kitchen dish towel, one travel-size dish soap, and one scrubby pad. We encourage guests with large groups, or who are staying several nights, or who are heavy users of consumable supplies to bring extra supplies or purchase them at the local Basye Community Store.
The flat screen Smart TV allows guests to log into popular streaming apps, and high-speed 50+mbps WiFi internet is sufficient for working, streaming, and gaming. There's a DVD player for movie night and a wide selection of DVDs (free to borrow during your stay) at our Reception Office.
OTHER NOTABLES: Pets are NOT permitted.
This is a Self-Check-In unit. You'll receive check-in instructions via email seven days prior to arrival (or immediately if booking within seven days) that include the property's address, driving directions, a unique Key Code, and other important information.
This property has a propane gas grill on the main deck. It does NOT have an outdoor hot tub or fire pit.
Guests have unlimited access to our pool at our reception office (2565 Orkney Grade). The Bryce Resort pool is reserved for Bryce Resort member use only. See pictures of our (Bryce Mountain Escapes) pool in the unit listing. It's open 9am-5pm, Monday through Saturday between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Quiet hours after 10:00 pm are strongly enforced by the local security and police.
MOUNTAIN & VALLEY FUN: Bryce Resort offers many activities and features throughout the year, including snow skiing/boarding, snow tubing, golf, Lake Laura swimming, canoeing, paddle boarding, paddle boating, and kayaking, and a thrill-filled lift-accessed mountain bike park. Please visit Bryce Resort's website for more information, seasonality, and pricing. Unfortunately, we do not offer discounts.
Bryce Resort is also the perfect launch point for many other adventures in the northern Shenandoah Valley, including hiking, fishing, hot air ballooning, visiting wineries & breweries, exploring caverns, antiquing, enjoying the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival on summer Saturdays in nearby Orkney Springs, and so much more.
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the accommodation: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Gas grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Things to do
Golf
Birdwatching nearby
Canoeing nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
617179
About the neighborhood
Basye, VA
What's nearby
Bryce Ski Resort - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Cave Ridge Vineyard - 20 min drive - 9.5 miles
Shenandoah Caverns - 24 min drive - 15.4 miles
Luray Caverns - 46 min drive - 34.6 miles
James Madison University - 53 min drive - 43.4 miles
Restaurants
The Burn Barrel - 4 min drive
The Copper Kettle - 4 min drive
RHouse Wine & Cafe - 4 min drive
The Shenandoah Center - 4 min drive
Freed’s Biscuit Conpany - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Holocene Chalet - treetop mountain views! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Holocene Chalet - treetop mountain views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Holocene Chalet - treetop mountain views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Holocene Chalet - treetop mountain views!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Holocene Chalet - treetop mountain views! located?
Situated in the mountains, this chalet is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Bryce Ski Resort and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from George Washington National Forest. Cave Ridge Vineyard and Mt Jackson Thrift & Gift are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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